An Oakdale who allegedly used an 11-year-old boy in “sexual performances” and was in possession of a “massive collection of child pornography” pleaded not guilty to 112 counts last week, according to Suffolk District Attroney Thomas Spota.

The Sweet Hills Riding Center in West Hills County Park in Melville has been contaminated with “acutely hazardous” materials, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said at a press conference last Thursday.

Dix Hills native Stefanie Cohen is set to participate in the upcoming National Stroke Association’s Comeback Trail 5K run/walk at Jones Beach in order to raise money for the association and raise awareness of strokes and the effects they can have on people of any age.

Edward Okon, 49, was indicted Oct. 5 on charges of second-degree vehicular manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pled not guilty at his arraignment, and was held on $100,000 bond.

The BAPS Hindu temple in Melville opened its doors for the first time on Sunday. And a crowd of thousands poured through them as the temple hosted a ceremony in which Hindu idols were enshrined to mark the temple’s opening.

With the move to the new location, which officially opened on Oct. 3, Quontic also hired nearly a dozen employees, including seven loan officers and two mortgage operations professionals. In the upcoming months, Drew Sandholm, marketing director, said Quontic plans to hire a total of 18-20 employees.

Best-selling author John Gordon promoted the mindset and tools needed to promote positivity among individuals and teams during the Half Hollow Hills School District’s “Superintendent’s Conference Day” last Thursday.

Half Hollow Hills Superintendent Kelly Fallon said every single employee of the district, from custodians to teachers, were invited to share in Gordon’s wisdom – and indulge in the burgers, Italian ices and live music that followed.

After serving as a personal trainer and nutritionist for more than 20 years, George Baselice is stressing that health and fitness doesn’t grow old with age by introducing the “Senior Sneakers” program, a fitness plan that helps strengthen the foundation for local senior citizens.

Recently crowned 2017 Miss Long Island Teen Taylor Yaeger had the honor of crowning participants in the 5th annual pageant hosted by Miss Exceptional Long Island, an organization that promotes self-confidence for people with developmental disabilities.